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Making an impact as an instructor

May 18, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Graduate student Sajal Islam (left) with Dr. Robert Mayanovic (right).

Overcoming the disconnect posed by distance learning starts with quality leadership in the virtual classroom.  Graduate student Sajal Islam of the physics, astronomy and materials science department at Missouri State University has proven he has such leadership skills.   He recently received Missouri State’s Certified Distance Educator Award and the … [Read more...] about Making an impact as an instructor

Filed Under: News, Students Tagged With: awards, Kartik Ghosh, Robert Mayanovic, Sajal Islam

Science Bears find growth in their field and friendship

May 5, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Yadira Gaibor (left) and Meredith Vogel (right) pose together in front of painted brick wall.

Missouri State University Bears are better together.   Seniors Meredith Vogel and Yadira Gaibor of the department of physics, astronomy and materials science (PAMS) have come to know this well during their time at Missouri State.   Both will graduate from the university this spring.  They reflect on their shared experiences in the department and their diverging paths … [Read more...] about Science Bears find growth in their field and friendship

Filed Under: Students Tagged With: David Cornelison, Meredith Vogel, Mike Reed, Sarah Morrison, Society of Physics Students, Yadira Gaibor

Finding patterns among planets, shaping knowledge of life beyond Earth

May 3, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Meredith Vogel sits on bench at Missouri State University Springfield campus.

Earth is not the only planet vulnerable to climate change.   Other potentially habitable planets in the exoplanet systems can encounter such change, too, even if not led by human causes as on Earth.  Meredith Vogel is a senior in the department of physics, astronomy and materials science at Missouri State University. She studies how planets’ positioning in orbit affects … [Read more...] about Finding patterns among planets, shaping knowledge of life beyond Earth

Filed Under: research, Students Tagged With: Meredith Vogel, Sarah Morrison

Alumna uses simulations to plan for future space missions

March 24, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

A space shuttle soars above Earth. Image by SpaceX-Imagery from Pixabay.

The department of physics, astronomy and materials science is excited to announce that alumna Shannon Dulz will serve as a guest speaker at the department’s virtual seminar 4 p.m. March 25.  Her presentation will take place over Zoom.  Dulz is a doctoral student in the department of physics at the University of Notre Dame. She is also a participant in the Graduate … [Read more...] about Alumna uses simulations to plan for future space missions

Filed Under: research Tagged With: Shannon Dulz

An out of this world opportunity to further galaxy research

January 12, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Gaibor in front of Baker Observatory

Senior Yadira Gaibor of the department of physics, astronomy and materials science took part in the WAVE Fellows program during the summer of 2020.  Due to the pandemic, the program occurred virtually.   Gaibor shares how the program benefited her learning and professional growth.  Studying the stars  Stars are not always safe in outer space. They can explode or collide … [Read more...] about An out of this world opportunity to further galaxy research

Filed Under: research, Students Tagged With: Andrew Emerick, Caltech, Philip Hopkins, WAVE Fellows program, Yadira Gaibor

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